Bad news about the US economy travels fast, but examples of a slowing economy are potentially being blown out of proportion. The Conference Board’s latest consumer survey even showed that the share of ...

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Texas Republicans say their controversial move to tighten voter restrictions is sorely needed to prevent fraud. But the few examples of fraud they cite have been out of proportion to the sweeping ...

Actor Daisy Ridley addressed the issue of sexism from "Star Wars" fans, telling NBC's "TODAY" show that she thinks it has been "blown out of proportion." Ridley, who plays Rey in the blockbuster ...

Bad news about the US economy travels fast, but examples of a slowing economy are potentially being blown out of proportion. Consumer spending declined in January for the first time in nearly two ...